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Lung Sawai

I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure there are only a hand full of places where one can get a top quality meal while watching the chef prepare your entrees in the kitchen. Bangkok, with its [...]

The Elephant Of The Universe

Dominating the sky line en-route to Samut Prakarn is ‘The Elephant of The Universe.’ A mythical story about the god Indre and his personal elephant called Erawan inspired Khun Lek Viriyaphant, the creator of Ancient Siam, [...]

Singha Beer Tour

Thailand’s oldest and most popular beer has been satisfying beer drinkers for over 75 years. In 1933, after royal approval from King Rama VII, the Boon Rawd Brewery began brewing Singha beer along the banks of [...]

Bangkok’s Best Pad Thai

Pad Thai is one of Thailand’s most popular dishes and can be found easily at many street vendors throughout the country. When I first arrived in Thailand pad thai or fried rice were go to dishes, [...]

Woodstock Bar and Grill

The Plain Burger with Bacon and Cheddar Cheese For over 25 years Woodstock Bar & Grill has been keeping the bellies of expats and locals in Bangkok filled. Located in the Thonglor neighborhood, Woodstock’s is just [...]

Water Fiiiight!!!

The Thai New Year celebration is unlike any around. During mid April, Thailand’s hottest part of the year, the world’s largest water fight erupts to ring in the new year. The Songkran festival not only unites [...]

Koh Kradan: Waves Of Fun

No ATM’s, no roads, no scooters and no shops are what make Koh Kradan a true tropical paradise. The island, most recognized for its thin powdery white sand beaches, is under the protection of Hat Chao [...]

Getting Off The Grid – Koh Muk

Motoring through the Andaman Sea to Koh Muk you immediately get the feeling you’re in for some serious R & R. Upon arrival white sand beaches, palm trees and clear blue waters serve as the ‘welcome [...]

I want to ‘Go with Oh’ to Barcelona

Tapas, Sangria, Football, Architecture and Beaches. These are a few images that come to mind when I think of Spain’s second largest city. Legend has it the city was founded by Hercules 400 years before the [...]

Ancient Siam

Taking a much needed mid-term exam study break yesterday, I decided to roll the dice on Weather.com’s forecast for Samut Prakarn. They called for a 60% chance of thunderstorms, but looking out my window I could [...]